During the late 2000s and early 2010s, Eli Manning managed to lead the New York Giants to the NFL mountaintop on numerous occasions. Long removed from his playing days, the franchise icon added a new chapter to his ongoing story with a longtime rival.
When it comes to the top quarterbacks in NFL history, Tom Brady is at the top of the list. He racked up an all-time resumé during his playing career and is widely regarded as one of the best players in league history. Few QBs can say they've gotten the better of him on multiple occasions, but Manning is one of them.
Brady appeared in the Super Bowl 10 times during his career, walking away victorious on seven occasions. Of his three losses, two of which came at the hands of Manning and the Giants.
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This weekend, sports apparel company Fanatics is holding its "Fanatics Fest" in New York City. Countless big names have popped up, including Brady. The longtime New England Patriots QB came out to a pro-wrestling-style entrance, igniting the crowd with his antics.
While making his way down the ramp, patrons began tossing Brady an assortment of NFL jerseys. Among those given to him was Manning's Giants jersey. Brady quickly sent the crowd into a frenzy when he ripped it in half.
The pandemonium did not end there, as Manning ended up storming out for revenge. He snuck up on Brady and jumped on his back at the bottom of the ramp. The two then made their way back behind the curtain together while enjoying a good laugh.
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Brady and Manning first did battle on the game's biggest stage in 2007. The matchup ended up going down to the wire, with the Giants narrowly escaping with a 17-14 victory. They'd go on to do battle again four years later in another highly competitive Super Bowl clash. Manning would once again best Brady, leading New York to a 21-17 win.
In retirement, both Manning and Brady have hung around the game as TV analysts. The former is most known for his "Manning Cast" alongside his brother and Indianapolis Colts legend Peyton. As for Brady, he inked a massive deal with Fox Sports shortly after hanging his cleats up for good.
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This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM.